Peacemaker Tries Hard #1

by Kyle Starks

Peacemaker Tries Hard #1

Illustrated by: Steve Pugh

Written by: Kyle Starks

Release date: May 3, 2023

DC Comics

*Minor Spoilers Ahead

Having earned his release from the Suicide Squad, Peacemaker wants to try and do normal superhero stuff for a change. Unfortunately everyone, including the bad guys, thinks he sucks at superhero stuff. But when busting up a terrorist ring introduces Christopher Smith to the cutest thing to ever walk (awkwardly) on four legs, he finds the unconditional love he’s been denied his whole life. That is, until the dog is kidnapped right out from under him by a super-villain who has some very un-super-heroic plans for Peacemaker’s brand of ultraviolence. Will he help an infamously unstable super-powered criminal steal the world’s most valuable-and dangerous-DNA? Honestly, Christopher’s pretty lonely, so it probably just depends on how nicely they ask… Breakout writer Kyle Starks (I Hate This Place, Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton) and art legend Steve Pugh (Preacher Special: Saint of Killers, Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass) deliver a brutal and hilarious take on DC’s biggest P.O.S. that will bust guts, break bones, and melt hearts!

Peacemaker is back and this time, he’s ready to try his hand at normal superhero stuff. However, it seems that everyone, including his enemies, doesn’t think highly of his superhero skills. In Peacemaker Tries Hard #1, breakout writer Kyle Starks, and art legend Steve Pugh, deliver an action-packed and hilarious take on DC’s biggest P.O.S.

Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, has had a rough time after his release from the Suicide Squad. He wants to be a hero, but everyone thinks that he’s not cut out for the job. That is until he meets the cutest thing to ever walk on four legs – a dog. The dog brings unconditional love into his life, which he has never experienced before.

But when the dog is kidnapped by a super-villain who has some un-super-heroic plans for Peacemaker’s brand of ultraviolence, Christopher will do anything to get his furry friend back. The villain wants Peacemaker to help him steal the world’s most valuable – and dangerous – DNA. Will Christopher help the villain, or will he choose to save his newfound love?

This  issue is filled with brutal action scenes and hilarious moments that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The art by Steve Pugh is exceptional, capturing the essence of the characters and their emotions.

Peacemaker Tries Hard #1 is a fun read that will make readers laugh, cringe, and even shed a tear or two. It’s a perfect example of how Black Label comics can take risks and deliver something unique and exciting.

Overall, Peacemaker Tries Hard #1 is a must-read for fans of DC Comics, and for those who want to see an unconventional hero try his best to do the right thing. It’s a comic book that will leave readers wanting more, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for Christopher Smith and his furry companion.

Peacemaker Tries Hard #1 is available on our weekly new comic wall and it can also be placed on your pull list.